CVSA 72 hour road check blitz

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Milechaser, Jun 2, 2014.

  1. Ebola Guy

    Ebola Guy Heavy Load Member

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    I saw yesterday, every truck pulled over on 294 in IL had a hazmat placard. Me thinks the DOT were picking on HM carriers.
     
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    Wolfyinc Road Train Member

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    didnt I hear from a few sources that this year they were going to focus on HM loads? I might be wrong but thought I saw that written somewhere.
     
  3. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Seems to have been what I saw as well.
    http://www.cvsa.org/programs/int_roadcheck.php
     
  4. 900,000-tons-of-steel

    900,000-tons-of-steel Road Train Member

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    Yes...this year's shakedown focused largely on HM. Was checked four times. Once last Friday and three times yesterday....fuel tanker.
     
  5. Moosetek13

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    The day before it began I heard on Road Dog Trucking radio that HM was the main focus this year.
    We had plenty of warning, and they've never been secretive about it.
     
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    It's over we can all breathe a sigh of relief until next June.....
     
  7. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    I believe they held a couple of them last year.
     
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    mladen86 Medium Load Member

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    Illinois has their own 72 hours blitz. Don't know when though.
     
  9. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Illinois has been spending the last month on the trucks.
     
  10. 6 Speed

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    Was sent around back at I-95 Flagler Beach scales for inspection, but after I told them I had a level 3 on 5/30/14 they let me go.